Translation of "take hostage" into French

prendre en otage is the translation of "take hostage" into French.

take hostage verb grammar

To take custody or possession of a person as security for performance against a treaty, a pledge, or a demand, especially now an extra-legal demand. [..]

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  • prendre en otage

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    take custody or possession of a person as security for performance against a treaty, a pledge, or a demand, especially now an extra-legal demand

    Article 329 establishes criminal responsibility for taking hostage foreign representatives and other persons enjoying international protection.”

    L’article 329 prévoit la responsabilité pénale de quiconque prend en otage des représentants étrangers ou d’autres personnes bénéficiant d’une protection internationale. »

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